Obituaries

Otis T. Scott entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at his home. He was 66 years old.  Beloved husband of Betty Jo McKinney-Scott, Loving father of Isreal Scott (Colleen) of New York, Isaiah Scott of New Orleans, Chuntzie Carter of Hammond, LA, Yonika Ammons-Ransom of Jackson, MS and Jessica Poindexter of Hammond, LA. Six grandchildren, loving brother...

Jamar Lester Robinson departed this life on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the age of 26. He was born on May 14, 1991 to the parents of Judy Robinson and James Martin, Sr. Memories of Jamar will be cherished by his son, Marley Lester Robinson, companion, Ricshonda Nathan, mother, Judy Robinson, father, James Martin, Sr. (Glenda), sisters, Eugencia Green (Troy,...

Limmie Vassar was called to her final resting place on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the age of 69. She leaves to mourn, one daughter, Wanda Fay Vassar, son, Dexter Lewis Vassar, daughter-in-law Felecia Vassar, 5 grandchildren, 4 sisters, Naomi Tatum and Gladys Vassar, Jefferson,La; Carrie Vassar and Edwina Caldwell of Champaign, IL; 2 brother-in-laws and a host of nieces,...

Byron Jackson, 21, died February 13, 2018 at University Medical Center. Byron was affectionately known as “Big Baby” to his family and close friends. He was a 2015 graduate of McDonald 35 High School then enrolled at Southern University at New Orleans. Bryon received God into his life at an early age. He was baptized at Reaping the Harvest International...

Ersel “Papa” Bogan, Sr., age 89, transitioned to his Eternal Home on Saturday, February 3, 2018. He was born on July 31, 1928, to the late Alexander & Gertrude Cannon Bogan in Florence, MS. He later moved to New Orleans where he resided for the past 68 years. He leaves to mourn his wife Ella “Mama” Bogan, and his children...

Lubertha Nelson Craig of New Orleans, LA passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Daughter of the late Van and Vera Nelson. Devoted wife of 52 years to the late James A. Craig. Mother of James Craig (Lisa), Donald Craig (Kim), Iris Broussard, Sandra Dillon (Paul), Joseph Craig (Mattie) and the late Kenneth Craig. Grandmother of 26,...

Tyris Dontrell James the beloved son of Michelle James and Milton Johnwell Jr. (Darlene) stepson of the late Rendell A. Jones Sr. Tyris departed this life on Tuesday January 30, 2018 in Metairie, Louisiana.  He was born November 16, 2000. Tyris attended Net Charter of New Orleans School. He leaves to cherish his memories brothers Tyren James, Rayshaun Davis, sisters...

HARRIS, Sr., Edward “Biscuit”

12/18/1936 – 01/17/2018

Edward Harris Sr., 81 passed at his home in Tomball, TX on January 17th. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley Mae Washington-Harris, 3 sons Edward Jr., Bergeron, and Winfield; 1 daughter, Shelita Harris-Watson; 13 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday January 27, 2018 at 11:00am at...

Kwame Morris, 20, departed this life on Thursday, January 11, 2018. He was born on January 13, 1997 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother Wendolyn (Natalie) Morris; his father McKinley Goins, Jr.; his grandparents, James Morris, Sr., McKinley Goins, Sr., and Rhenda Goins; one son Kamari Morris; five sisters, Sierra Morris, Kyra, Kensley, Kyra,...

Mrs. Annie Lee Higginbotham was born December 19, 1939 to the late Willis Reed Johnson and Idella Johnson in Waterproof, Louisiana. She departed this earthly life on Monday January 1, 2018 in Long Beach, California surrounded by her loving family. She leaves to cherish her memories two sons Lawrence Jerome Reed and Dennis Loyd Higginbotham, 3 grandchildren Angela Perry, Marques...

Efrem Pierre Towns, Jr. entered into eternal rest on December 26, 2017 at his residence in New Jersey.  Beloved son of Tracie Harris Towns and Efrem Pierre Towns, Sr.  Brother of Stacie A. Towns and uncle of Langston Miles Diggs.  Grandson of Rosalie Davis and Betty Harris.  Godfather of London Benoit.  Also survived by a host of relatives and great...

Joseph “Lil Joe” Martinez entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. He was the loving father of Kiesha Martinez Frank, stepfather of Chinette Armstead Jones, grandfather of Bria Martinez Frank, and sister of Ellen Dionne Alverez. He was employed by Charity Hospital of New Orleans for over 20 years until retirement. Preceded in death by his parents Julia...